Biking

Wag Founders Bring Popular E-Bike Company Wheels to Los Angeles

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Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Other Consumer, Entertainment, Technology, Transport, Other Transport, Celebrity, Mobile, Wireless, Events, Concerts, Consumer, Sports, Biking, Cycling, Transport, Wag, Wheels, Dog walking, Walking, Human behavior, Recreation

The Viner brothers previously founded the popular dog walking app Wag, which they raised nearly $400 million for and transformed the dog walking industry.

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  • The Viner brothers previously founded the popular dog walking app Wag, which they raised nearly $400 million for and transformed the dog walking industry.
  • In conjunction with the companys LA launch, Wheels hosted a star-studded kick-off party with dozens of A-list celebrities and influencers who came out to support the company [ see event highlights here ].
  • Wheels transporters can earn money simply by relocating bikes to a location where Wheels handles upkeep and battery swaps based on real-time monitoring services.
  • Prior to Wheels Joshua and Jonathan founded the popular dog walking app Wag with the mission of creating the safest and most trusted platform to get your dog walked.

OurCrowd Partners with Social Finance Israel to Launch Impact Fund Targeting $30M

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Thursday, March 7, 2019
Technology, Software, Other Technology, Transport, Health, Other Transport, Radiology, Mobile, Wireless, Other Health, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Professional services, Consulting, Finance, Sports, Biking, Cycling, Managed care, Physical therapy, Economy, Social finance, Mixed economies, Finance, OurCrowd, Impact investing, Social Finance Ltd.

As OurCrowds impact partner, Social Finance Israel worked with the investment platform to develop a robust impact assessment model, enabling OurCrowd to assess companies according to three dimensions: alignment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, impact practice and intentionality, and impact risk.

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  • As OurCrowds impact partner, Social Finance Israel worked with the investment platform to develop a robust impact assessment model, enabling OurCrowd to assess companies according to three dimensions: alignment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, impact practice and intentionality, and impact risk.
  • Once companies are selected into the fund, Social Finance Israel and OurCrowd will work with companies to establish appropriate impact KPIs and an impact reporting framework.
  • Bringing combined expertise in economics, finance, social sciences, public policy, and philanthropy, Social Finance Israel is the market leader in developing the impact investment market in Israel, said Social Finance Israel CEO, Yaron Neudorfer.
  • About Social Finance Israel: Founded in 2013, Social Finance Israel is a not-for-profit that works to deliver measurable social outcomes through the development and deployment of financial and social innovations.

GenZe Introduces a Turnkey e-Bike Solution for Fleet Operators

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Tuesday, March 5, 2019
Transport, Other Transport, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Fleet management, Environment, Sports, Biking, Cycling, Bicycles, Electric scooters, Mahindra Group, Transport, GenZe, Internet of things, Kənzə, Electric bicycle, Scoot Networks

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190305005692/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190305005692/en/
    The GenZe Fleet e-Bike is specifically designed to meet the needs of fleet operators, with cloud-connected IoT technology providing GPS location tracking, plus easily-changeable battery.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Silicon Valley-based GenZe is boosting the electric bike fleet category by introducing the GenZe Fleet e-Bike the only electric bicycle designed and assembled in the U.S. that is purpose-built for fleet use and features IoT technology designed to help independent operators easily launch and maintain a rental, corporate or shared e-Bike fleet.
  • Were delivering a plug-and-play solution that makes it easier for independent operators to establish and maintain an e-Bike fleet regardless of size.
  • The GenZe Fleet e-Bike is designed with a free-floating durable cable lock solution, which unlocks via smartphone app.

Alterra Mountain Company Announces $181 Million in Capital Improvements for the 2019/2020 Winter Season

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Monday, March 4, 2019
Travel, Destinations, Vacation, Skiing, Snowboarding, Sports, Biking, Cycling, Alterra Mountain Company, Alterra, Mountain biking, Trail, Human behavior, Travel, Service industries

Alterra Mountain Company announces its plans to invest $181 million in capital improvements across its 14 North American mountain destinations for the upcoming year.

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  • Alterra Mountain Company announces its plans to invest $181 million in capital improvements across its 14 North American mountain destinations for the upcoming year.
  • Mammoth Mountain will undergo a $10 million second phase renovation of its busy Canyon Lodge, focusing on expanded restaurants and skier service improvements.
  • Alterra Mountain Company is increasing its investment in mountain biking, constructing new bike trails and features at Snowshoe, which is consistently ranked among the top mountain biking destinations in the region.
  • Alterra Mountain Company honors each destinations unique character and authenticity and celebrates the legendary adventures and enduring memories they bring to everyone.

The Global Hybrid Bicycles Market 2019-2023: Key Players are Accell Group, Dorel Industries, Giant Manufacturing, Insera Sena, and Merida Bikes - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 4, 2019
Sports, Biking, Cycling, Sustainable transport, Cycling, Land transport, Contents, Bicycle, Mountain bike, Road bicycle, Bicycle-sharing system

The hybrid bicycles market will register a CAGR of almost 4% by 2023.

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  • The hybrid bicycles market will register a CAGR of almost 4% by 2023.
  • Hybrid bicycles offer a better balance of control and speed on roads compared with mountain bikes and road bikes.
  • Hence, the rising emphasis on the betterment of cycling infrastructure is expected to boost the growth of the global hybrid bicycles market during the forecast period.
  • Hence, the growing support through government initiatives is expected to boost the growth of the global hybrid bicycles market during the forecast period.

Garmin® announces professional cycling team sponsorships, equips world champion cyclists with top-of-the-line products

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Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Licensing (Sports), Technology, Consumer electronics, Hardware, Software, Satellite, Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Sports, Biking, Cycling, Electronics, Cervélo TestTeam, EF Education First Pro Cycling, Garmin, Sharp Corporation, Trek–Segafredo, Scott Sports, Industries, Cycle racing

The teams, which include several world champion cyclists, will be equipped with Garmin products that will inform, guide and motivate riders while helping to provide a safer riding environment.

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  • The teams, which include several world champion cyclists, will be equipped with Garmin products that will inform, guide and motivate riders while helping to provide a safer riding environment.
  • Garmin welcomes Team Sky and Rally UHC Cycling, and is proud to continue sponsorship of EF Education First Pro Cycling, Mitchelton-SCOTT, Movistar Team, Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka and Trek-Segafredo this year.
  • Even further, Garmin will continue its support of the CLIF Pro Team, CUBE Action Team, Scott-SRAM and Trek Factory Racing mountain biking teams.
  • Using an array of cycling products, including Edge GPS computers, Varia safety awareness products and Vector pedal-based power meters, Garmin makes products that can help cyclists reach their health and fitness goals.

Garmin® signs purchase agreement to acquire Tacx, the leading manufacturer of indoor bike trainers

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Technology, Consumer electronics, Software, Health, Fitness & Nutrition, Mobile, Wireless, Sports, Biking, Cycling, Electronics, Garmin, Technology, Bicycle trainer, Simulation, Electromagnetism

Offering a highly realistic and accurate ride simulation, Tacx trainers allow cyclists to experience lifelike conditions, no matter the weather.

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  • Offering a highly realistic and accurate ride simulation, Tacx trainers allow cyclists to experience lifelike conditions, no matter the weather.
  • Tacx brings an entirely new product category to Garmins fitness portfolio that expands our reach into the indoor training market, said Cliff Pemble, Garmin president and CEO.
  • Together with Tacx, Garmin will offer a seamless, enjoyable and motivating indoor and outdoor experience for cyclists all year long.
  • To further leverage the growing market for indoor bike trainers, Tacx is currently undergoing a capital investment project to expand its R&D and production capacity.

2019 Report on Bicycles - Market Analysis, Trends and Forecasts Through 2016-2024: Novel Sophisticated Features Improve Growth Prospects - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Sports, Biking, Cycling, Bicycles, Cycling, Montague Bikes, Mountain biking, Mountain bike, Montague, Electric bicycle

Budnitz Bicycles Unveils Model E, a High-Tech and Simple e-Bike

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  • Budnitz Bicycles Unveils Model E, a High-Tech and Simple e-Bike
    Montague Bikes Introduces High Performance Mountain Bike, Paratrooper Elite
    Montague Bikes Introduces Paratrooper Highline, a Easily Foldable High Performance MTB
    Montague Launches the Paratrooper Pro, a Mountain Bike for Hunters

Global Bike Sharing Market: Size, Trends and Forecast 2019-2023 - Key Players are Meituan Dianping (Mobike), Youon Ditan (Hellobike), Lyft and Uber - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Friday, February 1, 2019
Transport, Other Transport, Sports, Biking, Cycling, Sharing economy, Bicycle-sharing system

3.1 Global Bike Sharing Market: An Analysis

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3.1 Global Bike Sharing Market: An Analysis
3.2 Global Bike Sharing Market: Segment Analysis
4.1 China Bike Sharing Market: An Analysis
4.2 China Bike Sharing Market: Segment Analysis
4.3 ROW Bike Sharing Market: An Analysis
4.4 ROW Bike Sharing Market: Segment Analysis

UnitedHealthcare Joins Rally Cycling as Co-Title Partner

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Wednesday, January 23, 2019
Women, Outdoors, Health, Fitness & Nutrition, Social media, Children, Communications, Advertising, Marketing, Public relations, Investor relations, Consumer, Sports, Family, Biking, Cycling, Gay & Lesbian, MEN, Rally UHC Cycling, Rallying, UnitedHealth Group

We look forward to leveraging the combined reach and resources of Rally, UnitedHealthcare and the cycling team to spread our shared message of healthy living to the millions of people around the world who avidly follow cycling, said Rhett Woods, chief creative officer, Rally Health, Inc.

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  • We look forward to leveraging the combined reach and resources of Rally, UnitedHealthcare and the cycling team to spread our shared message of healthy living to the millions of people around the world who avidly follow cycling, said Rhett Woods, chief creative officer, Rally Health, Inc.
    For Aaron, the formation of Rally UHC Cycling is a testament to Circuit Sport's unique approach to international sports marketing.
  • Were serious about growing the team, said Jonas Carney, performance manager, Rally UHC Cycling.
  • It was important that we maintain our brands unique look as our international profile grows and Rally orange continues to develop a following, said Sam Wiebe, creative director, Rally UHC Cycling.
  • We pursue high-profile races and have steadily performed better and better at them, said Patrick McCarty, performance director, Rally UHC Cycling.